NAME__________________________________________________________________

DATE______________________________________________________GRADE_____

Celebrate
Winter
Cyber
Starter
Winter is a season for
fun, holidays and
activities. The blue box
has helpful hints that will
assist you in answering
the questions below.
Celebrate Winter and
have fun!!!!
Resources:
1. http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson094.shtml
(Winter Solstice)
2. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Seasons.shtml
(Dates and Season)
3. http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/wildlife/Kids/kpwinter.htm
(Animals and Plants in Winter)
4. http://universalpreschool.com/how-to/birdwatching-fun.asp
(Bird watching)
5. http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/animals.html
(Migration and Hibernation)
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Questions:
1. When does the shortest day of the year occur?
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2. This is the beginning of what season?
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3. Where is the sun located when Winter Solstice occurs?
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4. How do squirrels prepare for winter?
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5. Do all birds fly South in winter?
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6. What foods do birds like during the winter?
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7. What does it mean to migrate? Name two animals that hibernate
in winter.
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8. What changes take place in animals bodies when they hibernate?

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9. Name two holidays that occur during the winter months.
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10. Write two sentences about one of these holidays.
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